IndiGo's Aircraft Acquisition & Financing department is seeking a highly analytical and driven individual to join us as an Assistant Manager/Manager - Aircraft Acquisition. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping IndiGo's fleet, supporting critical commercial decisions, and managing complex contracts with major aviation vendors. If you are a finance professional with a keen eye for detail and a knack for strategic negotiation within the aviation sector, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities

Contract Negotiations and Management of Existing Contracts:

Support IndiGo's senior management in making key commercial decisions with various vendors such as Airbus, Pratt & Whitney, CFM, and Rolls-Royce.
Liaise with various stakeholders to ensure that key commercial decisions and operating challenges are accurately captured in contracts or amendments.
Take ownership of contract administration, ensuring timely action for any information or decisions required as per specified timelines.
Provide troubleshooting for any contractual issues and maintain constant dialogue with various internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure correctness in the computation of pricing, escalations, and liquidated damages under various contracts.

Fleet Planning and Monitoring:

Monitor aircraft deliveries and exits, keeping track of the fleet's dynamic status.
Model various long-term growth scenarios as required by management to support strategic planning.
Track various parameters on the fleet as required by engine contracts, ensuring compliance and performance monitoring.

Aircraft Specification Selections and Performance Analysis Support:

Liaise with various departments to select specific items, such as international equipment, with OEMs.
Regularize on a continuous basis various changes on aircraft, including Service Change Notices (SCNs) and Major Service Change Notices (MSCNs).
Analyze Layout of Passenger Accommodation (LOPAs) and assess aircraft performance data, which includes fuel burn and range.

Financial Modelling for Various Critical Business Decisions:

Perform extensive number crunching and develop Excel models to compare per-month aircraft costs and various unit cost metrics across different aircraft types in the fleet.
Analyze various engine maintenance costs and fuel burn data.
Model lessor maintenance reserves to support financial planning and decision-making.

Presentations and External Liaising:

Prepare comprehensive presentations required for senior management, aiding in strategic reviews.
Liaise with lessors on a day-to-day basis for aircraft maintenance events, Letter of Credit (LC) reconciliations, and other related matters.

Skills

Strong analytical and numerical abilities for complex financial modeling and data interpretation.
Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in financial computations and documentation.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for advanced financial modeling and data analysis.
Strong presentation skills for senior management reporting.

Qualifications

CA (Chartered Accountant)
MBA from a premier institute
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)

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